Document Number:
Revision:
QSP-0025
B
Title:
Vicor Compliance Requirements with Administration on the
Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products
(China RoHS)
Approval:
Mike McNamara
Higher Reference:
MN-0001
REV
DATE
DCO#
AUTHOR
SYNOPSIS OF CHANGE/PARAGRAPH AFFECTED
A
05/30/07
D070159
Edward C.
Fink, Jr.
Initial Release
Edward C.
Fink, Jr.
Add Westcor and Picor to paragraph 2. Add Vicor BBU and VI
Chip BU to paragraph 3.3 through 3.6. Add paragraph 3.7. Add
Deca-BDE to paragraph 4.1.1. Add Westcor and Picor Product
to paragraph 4.4.3. Add new paragraph 4.4.5 on Deca-BDE.
Add Westcor and Picor Product to paragraph 4.4.10.2.6. Update
China distributors call outs in paragraph 4.4.10.2.7, 4.4.10.2.8
and 4.4.10.4.7. Add Deca-BDE to paragraph 4.4.10.4.2.
B
09/22/08
D080367
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Document Number:
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Title:
Vicor Compliance Requirements with Administration on the
Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products
(China RoHS)
Approval:
Mike McNamara
Higher Reference:
MN-0001
1. PURPOSE: In conjunction with QSP-0029, this document provides Vicor compliance with the People’s
Republic of China Ministry of Information Industry Order #39, Management Methods for Controlling
Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products, or more commonly, China RoHS.
2. SCOPE: This procedure is applicable to all shipments of Vicor Product to the People’s Republic of China.
Westcor and Picor are mentioned in the following paragraphs for reference only.
3. LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1. Vicor Shipping Department.
3.2. Vicor RoHS Compliance Manager.
3.3. Vicor BBU/VI Chip BU Quality Assurance.
3.4. Vicor BBU/VI Chip BU Supply Chain Management.
3.5. Vicor BBU/VI Chip BU Sales and Marketing Department.
3.6. Vicor BBU/VI Chip BU Manufacturing Engineering.
3.7. Westcor Manufacturing Administration.
3.8. Picor Quality Assurance.
4. PROCEDURE
4.1. In accordance with the People’s Republic of China Ministry of
[Quality Assurance]
Information Industry Order #39, Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic
Information Products , China RoHS became effective on March 1, 2007.
4.2. Within Vicor Corporation, the European Union RoHS Program, in accordance with Directive
(2002/95/EC) on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances, has been implemented
per QSP-0029 and CST-0001. China RoHS will be administered as additional requirements of the
Vicor RoHS Program, as described in QSP-0025.
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4.3. The China RoHS Program will be implemented as a Two Phase Program. Phase 1 took effect on
03/01/07, with an undetermined length of time for the end of Phase 1 and the effectivity of Phase 2.
4.4. During Phase 1, the following requirements take effect:
4.4.1. The Hazardous Materials, which are of interest are Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd),
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6), Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), Polybrominated diphenyl
ether (PBDE) and Decabromo diphenyl ether (Deca-BDE). These are the same materials of
interest to the European Union RoHS.
4.4.2. During Phase 1, these materials may be shipped into China, as long as the appropriate
markings and disclosures to identify their inclusion in products are present.
4.4.3. The scope of products to be governed by Ministry of Information Industry Order #39 is listed
in the Electronic Information Products Classification and Explanations Document. All Vicor
Corporation Brick and VICHIP Product, Westcor Product and Picor Product are within the
scope of China RoHS.
4.4.4. In accordance with SJ/T 11363-2006 – Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain
Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products, the allowable concentration limits
of the six (6) Hazardous Substances are similar to the concentration limits allowed by the
European Union RoHS:
4.4.4.1. Lead (Pb) – 1,000 ppm.
4.4.4.2. Mercury (Hg) – 1,000 ppm.
4.4.4.3. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6) – 1,000 ppm.
4.4.4.4. Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) – 1,000 ppm.
4.4.4.5. Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) – 1,000 ppm.
4.4.4.6. Cadmium (Cd) – 100 ppm.
4.4.5. Deca-BDE is banned entirely. There is no allowable concentration limit, similar to EU RoHS.
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Approval:
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4.4.6. This document classifies all Vicor Product as being EIP-A.
4.4.7. Under the China RoHS Directive, no Exemptions are authorized. No EU RoHS Exemptions
will be recognized under the current directive. Exemptions may be allowed, as part of the
“Catalog,” during Phase 2. This is still under review by the Ministry of Information Industry
(MII). At the present time, due to the presence of EU RoHS Directive Exempt material, no
Vicor Products can be considered China RoHS Compliant.
4.4.8. As previously indicated, both EU RoHS Compliant and Non-Compliant Product may be
shipped into China, provided they are appropriately marked and disclosed. During Phase 2,
only China RoHS Compliant Product may be shipped to China. Phase 2 will be discussed in
Paragraph 4.5.
4.4.9. Also as previously stated, Phase 1 became affective on March 1, 2007. This means all
products with a Date of Manufacture of 03/01/07 or later must comply with China RoHS
requirements if shipped to China. The interpretation of this requirement for Vicor product
shall be per the following paragraphs.
4.4.10. The Marking/Disclosure Requirements for China RoHS Compliance are:
4.4.10.1. Date of Manufacture
4.4.10.1.1. Date of Manufacture is required to be marked on all products.
4.4.10.1.2. The Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP), to be described in
Paragraph 4.3.9.3, begins on the Date of Manufacture marked on the
Product.
4.4.10.1.3. Per the Directive, Date of Manufacture must be in the format, YYYYMM-DD. Vicor product is currently marked with Date of Manufacture,
in the format YYYY and Manufacturing Week (YYYYWW). For Brick
Product and Westcor Product, this Date of Manufacture is
incorporated as a portion of the Unit Serial Number. For VICHIP
Product, this marking is stand alone, in the format of YY and
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Manufacturing Week (YYWW). This marking shall satisfy the
requirement to mark Date of Manufacture.
4.4.10.2. Compliant / Non-Compliant Product Mark
4.4.10.2.1. All product shipped to China, Compliant and Non-Compliant, must
include the proper label on the product, or in the Product
documentation. Marking shall be in accordance with SJ/T 113642006.
4.4.10.2.2. The Compliant mark shall appear as follows:
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4.4.10.2.3. The Non-Compliant mark will appear similar, but be colored Orange,
and will have the EFUP in place of the “e.” The Orange and Green
colors are recommended, but not required.
4.4.10.2.4. All Vicor Product is China RoHS Non-Compliant, and will receive the
Orange marking with the EFUP.
4.4.10.2.5. These markings must be at least 5 mm X 5 mm.
4.4.10.2.6. These markings must be marked on Product of 5,000 mm2, or larger.
This 5,000 mm2 applies to the total surface area of the product, and
for Vicor Products, VE/VI-J, VE/VI-200, VIC Brick, Systems Modules,
VIPACs and Configurables, Westcor Products and Maxi Product must
be marked. Mini, Micro, VICHIP, Picor Products and Accessories
Products are under the 5,000 mm2 requirement, and are not required
to be physically marked. The correct marking must appear in the
Product Documentation.
4.4.10.2.7. During Phase 1, Vicor has determined that all shipments to China will
be made to and through our distributors in Hong Kong, primarily Foo
Kee Electronics Ltd., Avnet Sunrise Ltd. and Silver Wing Holdings Ltd.
Product shipped to Hong Kong is not required to meet China RoHS
requirements.
4.4.10.2.8. However, Vicor has procured labels of the Compliant and NonCompliant markings, which are 6mm X 6mm, and which are black on a
Silver background. These labels shall be provided to China
distributors, for use on Vicor Product.
4.4.10.2.9. During Phase 2, Vicor will mark these markings on all Products. Refer
to Paragraph 4.5
4.4.10.3. Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP)
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4.4.10.3.1. The Environmental Friendly Use Period, given in Years, is the term
during which toxic and hazardous substances or elements contained
in Electronic Information Products will not leak out or mutate.
4.4.10.3.2. In accordance with the General Guidelines of Environmental Friendly
Use Period of Electrical Information Products provided by the Ministry
of Information Industry (MII), the EFUP of Vicor Products has been
determined to be 25 Years.
4.4.10.4. Material Disclosure Table
4.4.10.4.1. All Product which is determined to be China RoHS Non-Compliant, so
all Vicor Product, must have a Material Disclosure Table.
4.4.10.4.2. This table will list, by component, which of the six (6) restricted
hazardous substances are, or are not, present. The presence of
Deca-BDE will be included under ‘Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
(PBDE)’, with a note included to indicate if this specific type of PBDE
is present.
4.4.10.4.3.
The Material
Disclosure Table will appear as shown below:
Component Name
2N2222A
Enclosure, Top
Main Chassis
Hazardous Substances or Elements
Chromium VI
Polybrominated
Compounds Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
(Cr6+)
Biphenyls (PBB)
(PBDE)
Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd)
X
0
0
0
0
0
X
0
0
0
0
X
0
0
0
X
0
0
4.4.10.4.4. In the Table, an “X” will be marked if the component contains the
hazardous substance above the maximum concentration value. An
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“O” will be marked if the component does not contain the hazardous
substance, or contains it below the maximum concentration value.
4.4.10.4.5. The Table must be produced in Mandarin, except for the Element
Symbols, and the X and O, which will be in English.
4.4.10.4.6. Vicor Material Disclosure Tables shall be produced by Product Family
and for EU Compliant (VE) and Non-Compliant (VI) varieties. There
shall be a total of twenty-one (21) different Material Disclosure Tables.
In addition, Westcor Product shall be listed in ten (10) different
Material Disclosure Tables.
4.4.10.4.7. These Tables shall be translated into Mandarin and provided to China
distributors for their use in Marking and Material Disclosure of higher
level assemblies. These Tables shall be placed on the Vicor Sales
Resource Center for viewing and downloading world-wide by Vicor
Sales personnel. These Tables shall also be placed on the Vicor Web
Site, in both English and Mandarin.
4.4.10.5. Packaging Marking
4.4.10.5.1. The Ministry of Information Industry Order #39 restricts the use of toxic
and hazardous substances in packaging. Vicor packaging does not
contain any hazardous substances.
4.4.10.5.2. All China RoHS acceptable packaging must be marked to indicate
what materials the packaging is made of. Packaging marking shall be
in accordance with GB 18455-2001. This document, released on
01/01/2002, prescribes packaging marking, which follows international
standards.
4.4.10.5.3. During Phase 1, all Vicor Packaging shall be properly marked per GB
18455-2001.
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Higher Reference:
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4.4.10.5.4. This marking will be marked on packaging as received from Vicor’s
packaging Supplier. For packaging materials already on hand at
Vicor, the packaging marking shall not be required during Phase I.
4.5. Phase 2 of the China RoHS Directive does not currently have a specified start date. As a result,
requirements set forth in this paragraph shall be for Reference Only, until the start date of Phase 2 is
specified, or further information on China RoHS is promulgated by MII. During Phase 2, the
following requirements take affect:
4.5.1. Only China RoHS Compliant Product will be allowed to be received in China. Vicor will only
ship EU RoHS Compliant (though China RoHS Non-Compliant) Product during Phase 2.
Components with EU RoHS Exemptions should begin to be designed out of Vicor products
to make them China RoHS Compliant during Phase 2.
4.5.2. China RoHS Compliant Product will appear in the “Catalog.”
4.5.3. The specific contents and requirements of the “Catalog” are not known. The presumed
contents of the “Catalog” as of the writing of this QSP are:
4.5.3.1. A small subset of the EIP listing.
4.5.3.2. “Technically Mature” Product.
4.5.3.3. It is unclear if the “Catalog” will contain Material, Products or Product Families.
4.5.3.4. All Covered Product listed in the “Catalog” is subject to compulsory certification by
State (People’s Republic of China) certification and accreditation authorities.
4.5.3.5. Testing of all products for inclusion in the “Catalog” is required, by certified Chinese
Test Laboratories only, per SJ/T 11365-2006.
4.5.3.6. It is possible that EU RoHS Exemptions will be allowed by the “Catalog,” but this is
unclear as of the writing of this QSP.
4.5.4. During Phase 2, all Vicor EU RoHS Compliant Product (VE) will be physically marked with
the Non-Compliant mark with an EFUP of 25 years. EU RoHS Non-Compliant Product will
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not be marked and will not be shipped to China. This includes Hong Kong.
5. FLOW CHART - N/A
6. DEFINITIONS
6.1. EFUP – Environmental Friendly Use Period.
6.2. RoHS – Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances.
7. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
7.1. 2002/95/EC - Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
7.2. QSP-0029 – Vicor RoHS Program Management Requirements.
7.3. CST-0001 – RoHS Requirements for Parts and Materials.
7.4. Ministry of Information Industry Order #39 – Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by
Electronic Information Products.
7.5. Scope Document – Electronic Information Products Classification and Explanations.
7.6. SJ/T 11363-2006 – Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electronic Information Products.
7.7. SJ/T 11364-2006 – Marking for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products.
7.8. EFUP Document – China EFUP Guidance Draft 021507.
7.9. SJ/T 11365-2006 – Testing Methods for Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products.
7.10. GB 18455-2001 – Packaging Recycling Marks.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS
8.1. Not Applicable.
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